My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
GEORGE WASHINGTONMuch was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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